Options Sunstruck Wood Interchangeable Needle Set

$37.49
25% off

The Sunstruck Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set is the ultimate in knitting versatility! Mix and match knitting needle tips with cables to easily create the circular needle that you need for your next project.

Featuring smooth joins, perfectly tapered tips and flexible cables, this set includes 9 of our bestselling needle tips and 2 sizes of cables - all of which are stored in a handy vinyl case. Two small cable keys are included, which allow you to tighten your needle tips to the cables. Working on multiple projects that call for the same needle size? Use the included endcaps to safely store your project as you start the next.

A blond twist on our ever-popular wood needles, Sunstruck's golden layers of laminated birch allow every stitch to be beautifully displayed on a sun-kissed finish. The smooth, burnished surface of Sunstruck needles is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of grip, which works wonders for working with slick fibers like mohair, silk, and angora.

Looking to expand your interchangeable knitting needle set? We have additional sizes of both needle tips and interchangeable cables available for even more options. Pro tip: The sizing of the cables refer to the total length achieved when the needle tips are attached to the cables.

Got a set of these because of the tips is a litter shaper that most. Was using metal but they were getting to heavy. Been using the Sun Kissed for over a year and just love but now notice like others that the wood tips a not filmy connected to the metal base. So far have not have a big problem, just feel the yarn catching and tighten the tip in again. So far have not had to replace any as it is only two size that I do not use that much. Even with this little problem there are still the best needles I have used.

4 out of 5 stars

Marielle04-05-2017 6:20am

I love these needles! They are very easy to work with and for the most part are easy on my finger tips, though depending on the yarn i'm using i may have to push on the tip of the left needle with my index finger a little more than with other yarns. The only problem I've had with these is that I once over tightened the needle and the wood came unglued from the metal and I had to replace it, but that's mostly user error.

5 out of 5 stars

Lori Jones03-03-2017 12:29pm

This is my first set of interchangeable needles. I got these because of the price and the reviews I read both here and on other sites. I am very happy with my purchase. I have not experienced any loosening of the needles from the cable and I used them for a very heavy bulky nit cape. I also used the shorter cable and smaller needles to make a hat with no problems.
I wish there were smaller size needles: sizes 2 and 3 for sock making.

4 out of 5 stars

Colleen01-16-2017 6:07am

These needles are super smooth and silky. They are a dream to knit with. I had a defect with my set where one of the needles got stuck on the cable, but Knit Picks is sending me a replacement needle and cable. Such great customer service. Despite this issue, I still love my needles. These are the very high quality.

5 out of 5 stars

D11-03-2016 11:36am

Having used these needles for a year now I can say I still love them! In fact I love them so much I am ordering a second set because I often have several projects in progress using the same size needle. I have the metal needles as well, but since using the wooden ones I don't like using the metal ones nearly as much. :)
I also ordered some of the smaller sunstruck wooden ones for making socks. I was concerned about the chance of breaking them but so far they have worked fine. I do try to not put too much pressure on them while knitting just in case. ;)
These needles have held up extremely well, I like the feel of the wood over the metal ones, and I absolutely love them!

4 out of 5 stars

Rosemary10-16-2016 12:06am

I already had the caspian needles but thought the pale wood would be easier to see when working with dark yarn. Turns out I like these better than the caspians. My one negative is that the Keys don't seem to be interchangeable. I have tried about three keys from one set that would not work on the other set.

5 out of 5 stars

Justine09-01-2016 8:17am

I LOVE these needles! I just received them the other day in the mail and I am so happy with my purchase. The memory-free cables are wonderful! They are so flexible and don't require softening first like some other needles do, and as always, the tips are wonderful as well. The tips are lovely and smooth, with just enough grip to hold the yarn, but not hamper the stitches sliding across the needles as you work. Excellent!

4 out of 5 stars

Jennifer O02-22-2016 1:24pm

I love this set. In general, they're wonderful if used properly (use key to tighten the needles). However, I've experienced the same issue mentioned by others: the wooden needle eventually comes loose from the metal attachment (at least on my smaller needles, which I have used more). This is particularly frustrating with the smaller sizes because the yarn then gets snagged in the gap, and it is difficult to get out. I may try gluing the tips back in the housing as another poster mentioned.
Due to this problem, I prefer to use the acrylic interchangeable needles (unfortunately not offered by Knit Picks anymore), which are springy for the smaller sizes, and don't detach from the metal.

4 out of 5 stars

Allison01-17-2016 1:28pm

I received these needles for Christmas and have only had the chance to use them a few times but have already had two pair come apart where the wood and metal meet. I've repaired both sets with a little super glue and they were good as new. Overall I do like these needles; the finish is smooth and the wood is very sturdy.

5 out of 5 stars

Bonnie McLain11-09-2015 12:53pm

I have been knitting for over 60 years... I am only 29... but what can I say... LOL.. seriously though... I have been knitting for over 60 years... and had quite a few different types of knitting needles in my hands.. and I finally decided to try and consolidate my tools and equipment to fit into a smaller space... so this was one of the moves... and I am so very happy with the smoothness of these needles and the ability to make so many variations too... love these... thanks KnitPicks for all the great tools, reasonably priced and with great service attached... Love it all... back to my spinning on my turkish drop spindle... love that too...

5 out of 5 stars

Jacqulyne10-26-2015 5:15pm

During our last move, my knitting needles were destroyed by the movers. The ones they didn't destroy, were stolen by them. I was heart broken. But, my wonderful husband told me to order a complete new set, so I choose these and I am so glad I did! I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!! They are beautiful and only get prettier as you knit with them. I had one set of tips that started out a lighter shade, and by the end of my project had gotten a BEAUTIFUL sheen to them and it made the wood grain really pop! STUNNING! As I can, I plan on replacing the rest of my destroyed needles with the Sunstruck line.

5 out of 5 stars

D10-01-2015 11:55am

I love these needles! I just got the set a couple of weeks ago and started a sweater using them.
One reason I purchased them is that I have been using a lot of Comfy yarn for projects lately and it's quite slippery. Using the metal needles I would struggle with the stitches to keep them from slipping off the needles. These needles are quite smooth, but give me more control over the stitches.
I also love the feel of the needles. They just have a better feel to the hand. I also love the color. :)
I have only used the size 7 so far, so I can't say how well the smaller ones will hold up. Nor do I know yet how well the finish will last with them being wood, but so far there isn't any sign of wear on the ones I am using. (and I'm not gentle with them. lol)

5 out of 5 stars

sue basso09-05-2015 11:46am

I love using the Caspian wood needle sets. I have both the interchangeable and the straight. I am ordering the sunstruck the tips are just sharp enough for any project. Great product.

4 out of 5 stars

Crazy Knitter08-20-2015 4:01pm

I love these wooden needles. The light, solid color makes seeing any color yarn easy, and counting individual stitches is a snap. The points of these tips are just as satisfyingly sharp as the nickel plated KP needles, but the smooth wooden surface has just enough grip to keep tricky yarns in place while not slowing you down. The slightly lighter weight and warmer feel of the wood have actually won me over and as much as I love my KP nickel plated needles, these are now my favorite to knit with when I'm not using acrylic yarns. These are also quite a bit quieter than the nickel plated, which I have found surprisingly pleasing.
My only issues with this lovely set are the cables and case which are included. I love the flexible purple KP cables, but I wish there was an option to choose the length of the cables that come with the set. I knit socks two at a time, which requires long cables, and with magic loop there is no need for short cables for smaller diameter projects such as hats. The short, included cables just go to waste, which is a shame. I also miss the larger, sturdier, zippered vinyl cases for the interchangeable sets. This small, snapped case has no slots or room for additional tips, much less any fixed circular needles, and almost no room for any accessories beyond a few cables and end cap sets. In fact, the case is tight even for the included tips and cables. I wish they still carried the zippered vinyl cases for sale separately.

5 out of 5 stars

Pam07-13-2015 8:01pm

Because I already own the Caspian & Rainbow Interchangeable sets I decided to order the Sunstruck set. Dark yarn will be so much easier to work with on light needles. After much use I also have had problems with the tips separating. Think it was just a quality issue I called customer service to let them know what was happening. (I had already reglued my tips and just kept knitting). To my surprise they offered to replace my broken tips.....no questions asked. AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE. Will recommend these needles to all my knitting friends.

4 out of 5 stars

Allison01-27-2015 1:53pm

these are great needles, I wish there was a 16" cable option as I knit a lot of hats and smaller accessories! I do have to watch that they tip doesn't come unscrewed while knitting, but I think that might just be me (my style of knitting, I tend to twist my yarn too).

4 out of 5 stars

Katy12-20-2014 3:32pm

I received these needles earlier in the week and immediately started using them after tugging all the joins (to test if they were loose or poorly connected as some reviews suggest). All the joins were firmly connected. A huge selling point not in the needle description (that I could see) is that the needle size is etched into the metal join on each needle in mm and US size, something that on my first set of Options needles (the metal nickle-plated needles from several years ago) didn't include. It was a very pleasant surprise. The color of the needles isn't the blond colored wood pictured but looks like more of a honey color. There was some drag when I first started using the needles but after a few rows the stitches moved nicely. So far I love them and I am very pleased.

4 out of 5 stars

Kellie from PA12-11-2014 2:41pm

I had high hopes for these needles. In my opinion the price was very reasonable. I had a few problems with them, the wooden needle separating from the metal base... things that others had mentioned. I accept that all things in this life aren't perfect. I sent a quick email to custom support and I will tell you this... hands down, without a doubt, KnitPicks has EXEMPLARY customer service. So much so, that I'm ordering more of the same set of needles, feeling 100% confident that if a problem arises, KnitPicks will make it right!! You won't ever be sorry with anything you buy from this company. They stand behind what they sell.

5 out of 5 stars

Sonya McJilton10-04-2014 12:39pm

I waited to review these until I had used them a bit...14,000 stitches of garter lace later and I'm in love! The join is so smooth, and the needle tips have become like glass. The cable relaxed (with no help from me) after only a few rows. My yarn matches the purple cables, but is easy to see on the blond wood. Awesome product at a good price.

5 out of 5 stars

Chelsey08-14-2014 4:00pm

I bought these for my mom because she'd been begging for another set of interchangables - she already had a set from many years ago but needed more. I picked these up at a local yarn store and she LOVES them. The only thing I thought was odd was that the finish on the wood was a lot darker than it looks in the pictures - so much so that I kept wondering if they were the right ones, but she says that they are exactly the same as the other set she has from many years ago.

5 out of 5 stars

Beth06-10-2014 9:22am

I love these needles! The wood is smooth as butter but still keeps my super slick yarn from sliding off. I plan to get the number 13 and 15 size tips soon! I have no complaints whatsoever.

3 out of 5 stars

Kellie05-20-2014 3:08pm

I love the Harmony needles (the original dark rainbow) for my everyday projects. I was so optimistic these would be as great, but mine are nowhere near as sharp as the original Harmony woods I have, so they aren't used very much.

3 out of 5 stars

Jane04-02-2014 7:33am

The positives: These needles are lovely to knit with, feel great in your hands and are neither too slippery on the wool or too sticky. They're really great.
The negatives: In just a couple of months of use, the wooden needle has completely detached from its metal base (the metal base that then screws into the cable). I have had to glue all of my needles back together, which is disappointing considering how much I paid for these. I expected a better quality product.
Verdict: 3 stars, average rating. When they don't come apart, they are lovely for knitting.

5 out of 5 stars

Marissa01-17-2014 11:21pm

I love these needles. The wood feels perfect in my hands. The density feels really good, the finish is very smooth, and the points are nicely pointy. They're much smoother than the bamboo ones I'd been using. The tips do have sizes marked on them. They're etched on the metal, though, and a bit hard to see. The cables are nice and pliable, and I haven't had any issues with loosening mid-project. Just make sure to torque it on a little bit and they'll stay in place just fine. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the packaging. The vinyl is just a little too cumbersome for my taste.

5 out of 5 stars

Mark Pfannschmidt12-21-2013 10:57pm

Thank you for these needles. I have been using the birch needles for over a year, and this new lighter color is great for knitting with darker colored yarn. It makes seeing the stitches so much easier!

4 out of 5 stars

Aylin06-11-2013 11:52pm

I love these needles! They are so beautiful, smooth, and have perfect points. The only thing that disappointed me was that none of the tips have sizes on them.

5 out of 5 stars

Terese Pratt05-30-2013 1:20am

I tried Sunstruck circulars for socks,using darker yarn, in the winter evenings, when the light is poor. I had enjoyed my Harmony circular set, but was often straining to see my work. I enjoyed the Sunstruck needles so well in the small size that now I am happy to order the set of larger needles. Love the good wood feel. No tight gripping to keep my yarn from sliding off my needles--my hands don't hurt when I wake up in the morning!